About
A glamorous deciduous tree to 10m and eventually nearly as wide. It may develop blue-black fruit if the inconspicuous flowers are pollinated. It has glossy leaves which emerge tinted red then become dark emerald, finally turning bright red-orange in autumn.
About the genus
Nyssa are deciduous trees with ovate leaves colouring brilliantly in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by small, dull purple fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. Does not like being transplanted - see tree cultivation
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility